Crying-Your-Eyes-Out Song Rankings [2026]
Here is the ranking of the “tearjerker songs” that were popular this year.
There were quite a few songs that made us cry this year, too.
These are the tearjerker songs that resonated with many people precisely because they understand pain.
We’ll introduce the most-listened-to tracks of the year in ranking order.
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Crying Songs Ranking [2026] (31–40)
PretenderOfisharu Higedan Dism36rank/position
A highly relatable love song by Hige Dandism that captured many hearts.
It was chosen as the theme song for the film adaptation of the popular drama, The Confidence Man JP: The Romance.
It’s a love for someone you adore yet aren’t tied to by the red string of fate.
Many people may have had such an experience in love.
This song vividly portrays emotions that anyone who has endured such an unrequited love can relate to.
If you’ve been there, you’ll almost certainly feel a piercing sense of, “How do they know exactly how I feel?” And after that wave of empathy, you’ll likely find tears streaming down your face.
Robinsonsupittsu37rank/position
With their gentle band ensemble, transparent evergreen vocals, heart-wrenchingly bittersweet melodies, and lyrically rich songs written from a unique perspective, Spitz are beloved not only by music fans but also by fellow musicians.
There are surely people who feel their tear ducts loosen the moment they hear the voice of frontman Masamune Kusano.
Among the many tear-jerking melodies in Spitz’s catalog, let me introduce Robinson, the masterpiece that brought them widespread recognition.
The instant the memorable arpeggio by guitarist Tetsuya Miwa—known for his striking hairstyle and sunglasses—resounds, you’ll feel your heart gently unravel.
The monochrome music video is also wonderfully nostalgic, so be sure to check it out together with the song.
About meMrs. GREEN APPLE38rank/position
Every person is someone precious to someone else, a one-of-a-kind being.
This song reminds us of that simple yet easily forgotten truth.
When hardships keep piling up, you may start to wonder whether you’re needed, what your worth is, and sink into gloom.
But there isn’t a single person in this world who isn’t needed by someone.
When you feel isolated and stuck, listening to this song will help you remember that everyone is precious—and that you are one of them.
Released in January 2019, Mrs.
GREEN APPLE’s eighth single is a grand rock ballad crafted by Motoki Omori.
MetronomeYonezu Kenshi39rank/position
From the intro, you can feel a touch of nostalgia and a gentle warmth.
Set to such a melody, the song portrays the emotions after parting with someone you loved.
First, try listening while reading the lyrics and relaxing your mind.
You’ll notice how each phrase that makes up the lyrics pierces straight into the heart with sharp precision.
The title, “Metronome,” refers to a device used in musical practice that keeps a steady rhythm.
Please experience this song—named after such a tool—together with the music video crafted using illustrations drawn by Kenshi Yonezu himself.
tobacco / cigarette(s)Koresawa40rank/position
Koresawa’s realistic, women’s-perspective lyrics resonate strongly with women of her generation.
She doesn’t show her face in the media and is well known for her bear illustration persona.
Her song “Tabako” is a breakup anthem that almost always gets mentioned, and it’s one of her signature tracks.
It’s a gem of a breakup song that makes you realize how precious the memories of being together with someone you love—and the everyday moments you shared—really were.
The feelings of being in love, of truly liking someone, come through so intensely that it can bring you to tears even if you’re not going through a breakup.
Crying-Your-Eyes-Out Song Ranking [2026] (41–50)
Letter to TomorrowTeshima Aoi41rank/position
This gem of a ballad, carried by a gentle, heart-stirring piano tone, sings of feelings for a precious person who keeps moving forward toward the future.
Aoi Teshima’s crystalline voice beautifully conveys a sense of nostalgia for one’s hometown and a pure, unadorned heart.
Included on the album “Ren’dez-vous,” released in July 2014, it was later chosen as the theme song for Fuji TV’s Monday 9 p.m.
drama “Love That Makes You Cry” in February 2016, and it has also been featured in a commercial for Aflac Life Insurance.
Embracing listeners with images of innocent childhood smiles and hometown scenery while encouraging them to face forward, this song offers gentle comfort to those living away from the places they call home.
The meaning of goodbyeNogizaka 4642rank/position
A Nogizaka46 song where wistfulness and freshness coexist.
Released in November 2016, this track is also known as Nanami Hashimoto’s graduation single.
Its lyrics delicately depict the moment of parting, and the clear, beautiful melody resonates deeply.
The final conversation exchanged beneath the elevated tracks—it feels as if the scene is unfolding right before your eyes.
The song is imbued with the courage to say goodbye and the strength to take a new step forward.
Singing it at the end of a school or cultural festival can prompt reflections on the bonds with friends and memories of student days.
The piece was also performed on the NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen, moving the hearts of many.